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Excavation begins within two weeks on Trump's 250-foot arch amid opposition, Burgum says — 3dInterior Secretary Doug Burgum announced that construction will begin soon on President Trump's 250-foot Great Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle, a project critics say would disrupt sightlines between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery and faces a pending lawsuit over its authorization. Support for the arch has come from the National Park Service, and the project is framed as a landmark addition to Washington’s skyline as part of Trump’s broader plans to reshape the capital.

Dana Whitfield feet is enormous. I'd like to see the actual funding breakdown before calling this a done deal.

BepiColombo spacecraft begin risky final approach to Mercury orbit — 3dThe European Space Agency and Japan’s JAXA have begun the arrival phase of the BepiColombo mission to Mercury, with the two orbiters separating in preparation to enter Mercury’s orbit in November and split in December to map the planet. The highly automated, high-risk sequence—driven by Mercury’s proximity to the Sun and involving multiple flybys—underscores the mission’s complexity, with scientific observations slated to begin in the coming years.

Jared Kim Seven years of flybys and gravity assists just to fight the Sun's pull enough to slip into orbit - wild that Mercury is harder to reach than Pluto in some ways.

Twins Begin Wild-Card Chase Against White Sox — 3dThe Minnesota Twins head out on a crucial road trip for a six-game stretch against the Chicago White Sox as they chase a wild-card spot with 22 games remaining, with Zebby Matthews aiming for a 10th win after a string of strong starts. The White Sox counter with Erick Fedde, while both clubs focus on key lineup moves and matchups to gain ground in the AL Central and the playoff race.

Marcus Bell games left and every series feels like a must-win now. Fedde's been solid for the Sox so this won't be an easy sweep for Minnesota.

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Delaware begins 2026 primary early voting across sites — 6dVoters in Delaware and North Carolina will kick off key voting phases for the 2026 elections, with Delaware opening primary early voting on September 2 and North Carolina beginning mail ballots as the first state to do so this cycle, ahead of Election Day on November 3. Across counties, early voting sites and extended hours are highlighted, including live accounts of voters casting ballots in Delaware and details on same-day registration opportunities during the early voting window.

MLB Releases 2027 Spring Schedules Amid Lockout Risk — 2dMLB has released the 2027 spring training schedules with teams like the Astros, Diamondbacks, Cardinals and A’s planning to begin Feb. 19, though the ongoing CBA negotiations could derail games or delay the start of the season. The schedules show each club’s split-squad dates and home parks, but the looming labor dispute threatens to wipe out or postpone spring training and possibly the regular season.

Tom Gallagher Feels like printing tickets to a concert that might get cancelled, but I get it, gotta plan something.

Infantino Attendance Uncertain at Poland U-20 World Cup — 2dFIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attendance at the U-20 Women’s World Cup opening in Katowice remains uncertain as governance backlash continues over the abandoned Forward Enterprise plan to privatize World Cup rights, drawing criticism from UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF. The tournament is set to begin with about 15,000 spectators, and Infantino has signaled plans to seek a fourth term in 2027, with no challenger yet declared.

Nicole Hardy Funny how he's "uncertain" about showing up now that three confederations are pushing back on him.

Cuba Begins 1.4 Million-Student School Year Amid Severe CrisisPolitics — Aug 27, 2026Cuba is set to begin its new school year on September 1 with about 1.4 million students returned to classrooms despite a severe economic crisis, widespread power outages, and shortages of uniforms and teachers. Officials say only about 73% of teaching positions can be filled, prompting flexible attendance and the use of college students and professionals to fill gaps while inventories of uniforms remain severely limited.

Apollo 8 Reads Genesis From the MoonGood News — FROM 1968At the end of 1968's terrible year, three astronauts circled the Moon on Christmas Eve and read 'In the beginning…' to a billion people.

Citi delays Fed rate-cut forecast to 2027 after strong jobs data — 2dCitigroup now expects the Federal Reserve to begin easing in June 2027 with three 25-basis-point cuts in June, September, and December 2027, after August payrolls rose 162,000 and the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, prompting a shift from labor-market concerns to inflation trajectories. The forecast contrasts with a broader market that still frets about inflation, keeping Citi's outlook notably dovish relative to peers who are more tilted toward earlier hikes or prolonged tight monetary policy.

Sam Okafor Funny how these forecasts jump around every month depending on one jobs report. Ask me again in six months.

Survey finds many Americans unsure how much life insurance they actually need — 6dDuring Life Insurance Awareness Month, experts urge Americans to review coverage, address misconceptions about cost, and recognize that many begin their search online while still valuing personal guidance from trusted professionals. Industry research shows the coverage gap persists, a majority seek personal connection with advisors, and while AI can assist, human counsel remains essential in helping families protect their finances.

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Duane Davis convicted in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur — 6dClosing arguments are set to begin in Las Vegas in the 1996 Tupac Shakur murder case against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, with prosecutors asserting he orchestrated the killing while his defense maintains his public statements were bravado and not corroborated. Across nine days of testimony, prosecutors highlighted Davis’s own interviews and memoir as key evidence, while the defense argues there is no hard corroborating evidence tying him to the crime or proving he was in Las Vegas that night.

Dana Whitfield Curious how the jury weighs public boasting against actual physical proof. Words matter, but they're not the same as hard evidence.

Apple TV price hike raises US streaming costBusiness — Aug 28, 2026Apple TV pricing has increased in the U.S., with the monthly rate rising to $14.99 and the annual price to $119, while the Apple One Individual plan climbs to $21.95; existing subscribers will be notified about the new rates roughly a month before charges begin on August 28, marking the platform’s fourth price hike since 2021.

Navitas and GlobalFoundries begin shipping first U.S.-made Gen 5 GaN chips — 5dNavitas and GlobalFoundries are launching first shipments of U.S.-made Gen 5 GaNFast power devices this September, marking a milestone in strengthening the domestic GaN supply chain for AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, and critical national security. The long-term strategic partnership, formed in November 2025, enables production at GF’s Burlington, Vermont facility on a 200 mm GaN-on-Si platform, building on Navitas’ Gen 5 technology and 300+ GaN/SiC patents.

Jared Kim Good to see actual domestic capacity for GaN instead of just announcements. Burlington plant putting real chips out matters more than press releases.

Filming for Fast Forever Set to Begin December — Aug 18, 2026Vin Diesel confirmed that Fast & Furious 11, titled Fast Forever, will begin filming in December after four years of development and four writers, with Diesel revealing he cried after reading the script. The movie is set to be the franchise’s finale and hits theaters on March 17, 2028, with director Louis Leterrier promising there will be a satisfying ending.

Real Madrid Open Champions League vs Inter — Aug 29, 2026Real Madrid will begin the Champions League group stage on Sept. 8 against Inter Milan, while Paris Saint-Germain open at Slovan Bratislava and then face Manchester City and Barcelona in October; other notable fixtures include Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid and Arsenal vs Real Madrid. For the 2026/27 campaign, Shakhtar Donetsk will play eight group-stage matches with their nominal home games hosted at Stamford Bridge in London.

Charity Hospital to become $500M biomedical hubHealth — Aug 28, 2026Tulane University is spearheading a $500 million plan to convert Charity Hospital into a biomedical research hub, with construction set to begin in fall 2026 and a 2029 completion, reviving a landmark shuttered after Katrina in 2005. The project, tied to the storm’s 21st anniversary, will house labs, startups and public health programs to bolster New Orleans’ healthcare community while moving beyond Katrina’s devastation.

Mette-Marit Scrutiny Over Past, Health Issues — Aug 28, 2026Mette-Marit rose from humble beginnings after meeting Crown Prince Haakon in 1999, enduring intense public scrutiny over her past and lifestyle before quietly cementing her role in the Nobel Norwegian monarchy. As she ascends the throne following King Harald’s death, her image is described as embattled or tarnished by revelations about her past associations and health challenges, even as she remains a transformative figure for Norway’s modern monarchy.

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NASA's Roman Space Telescope launches aboard Falcon Heavy — Aug 30, 2026The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, progressing through key milestones such as stage separation, a second-stage burn, and approaching orbit, while SpaceX’s boosters execute controlled returns as part of the mission’s reusable-launch strategy. The mission aims to answer major questions in cosmology, including dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets, with science observations expected to begin in the coming years, complemented by market and tech context around SpaceX and the telescope’s $4.3 billion price tag and hardware capabilities.

Area teams prep for 2026 seasons across sportsSports — Aug 28, 2026Daniel High School football gears up for a top-10 clash with Belton-Honea Path after a season-opening win, while Wright State volleyball continues a trophy-heavy run under Travers Green as they begin their 2026 schedule. Hastings College is picked to win the GPAC behind a returning goalscoring trio, and Bishop Emilio Biosca has appointed Father David Vidal as vicar general to lead the Diocese of Venice.

Mnuchin Says US Stimulus Payments to Begin Arriving as Early as Tuesday EveningReporting — Dec 29, 2020U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday that $600 stimulus checks could begin arriving in people’s bank accounts as soon as this evening. Mnuchin tweeted that payments may begin to arrive by direct…

CXMT begins HBM3E risk production while still two generations behind rivals — 6dChina’s CXMT has started risk production of HBM3E memory, signaling a milestone toward reducing Western tech dependency and narrowing the AI memory gap, though it remains two generations behind the top suppliers with HBM3E expected in mass production by 2027. The company is ramping capacity from about 200,000 wafers per month toward 350,000 by year-end and potentially 600,000 later, while current yields for HBM3 stacks run around 25%, with specs centering on a 1,024-bit interface, 9.2–12.4 Gbps per pin, and up to 1.2 TB/s bandwidth in 24–36 GB configurations.

Maya Lindstrom Two generations behind sounds like a lot until you remember where they started a few years ago. The gap is closing faster than people expected.

Waymo Expands to Munich, Third International Market — Aug 25, 2026Waymo will begin testing its self-driving vehicles on Munich streets with trained safety drivers to map local roads and tailor the system for Munich, aiming for a commercial driverless service in late 2027, its first EU market and third international expansion. The rollout underscores Waymo’s rapid European push after London and other European subsidiaries, with regulatory engagement and local job creation as it scales.

Israel Begins Ground Operation In Lebanon As Conflict With Hezbollah Heats UpReporting — Oct 1, 2024The Israeli military announced it was beginning a ground operation in Lebanon on Monday as the conflict with the terrorist group Hezbollah rapidly escalates. Israel and Hezbollah have been locked in conflict for nearly…

Harvard Begins Funding Itself As University Feels Effects Of Trump Administration Cuts — May 15, 2025Harvard University announced Wednesday it will begin allocating its own funds to support research efforts after the Trump administration cut more than $2 billion from from the school over its alleged allowance of…

Video — YouTubeMISTRIAL: Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial — MA v. Lindsay Clancy — Day 28Law&Crime Trials · 1.8M views · Sep 4, 2026

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2026 midterm primary elections and early voting begin across states